Compare 2009 Dodge Nitro - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,240 | $22,049 | $23,545 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,941 | $21,167 | $22,042 |
| Destination | $745 | $795 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Chrome | Metal-look | Chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/75SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 5.13 | 3.51 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.9 " | 177.1 " | 174.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.1 " | 71.3 " | 71.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 69.9 " | 66.7 " | 68.0 " |
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,200 Rpm | 166 @ 6,000 Rpm | 171 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 235 @ 4,000 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm | 171 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.7 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 84 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.57 " | 3.62/3.54 " | 3.50/3.94 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,932 Lbs. | 3,479 Lbs. | 3,490 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,600 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. | 4,600 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,150 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 3,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 " | 103.9 " | 103.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.6 " | 61.1 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 61.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.3 '' | 19.6 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .39 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 40.8 " | 41.3 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.7 " | 37.2 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.6 " | 38.2 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.8 " | 38.2 " | 39.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.8 " | 55.5 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 47.4 " | 44.0 " | 49.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 " | 56.3 " | 56.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.4 " | 54.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 29.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 75.6 Cu.ft. | 67.3 Cu.ft. | 66.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 123 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.5 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. | 16.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | acceptable | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | marginal | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | N/A | good |
